We all get a craving now and then — rummaging through the cupboard hoping to find something tasty. If you’re a fan of nuts, dried fruit and healthy snacking like me, you’ll know the relief of spotting a bag of cashews or almonds on the shelf. Because I try to eat well and carefully watch what I eat due to my allergies, I’ve been buying healthy foods and nuts from the Ochutnej Ořech eshop for a long time now — and that’s exactly what this Ochutnej Ořech review is all about. Do they truly offer the best nuts on the Czech market? In this review, I’ll walk you through their range, share my personal experience, and give you tips on how to save money on your order.
What you’ll find at the Ochutnej Ořech eshop
Let’s start with the basics — what exactly is Ochutnej Ořech and what do they sell? The company has a 20-year track record, hails from southern Bohemia, and focuses on high-quality healthy foods sourced from around the world. They’re one of the largest importers of nuts and seeds in the Czech Republic, and they produce many of their products in-house to ensure top quality. On the eshop you’ll find excellent products such as:
Food allergies and healthy eating
If you live with allergies like I do, you know that grocery shopping isn’t always straightforward. I personally want to know exactly what I’m eating, so I buy quality ingredients and cook a lot at home to make sure nothing harmful ends up on my plate. I’ve been shopping at the Ochutnej Ořech eshop for a long time, and in my opinion they stock the very best nuts, dried fruit and healthy foods — ingredients you can turn into delicious meals. On top of that, every product listing shows the individual allergens, so you don’t have to dig around for that information.
How nuts can help with food allergies
Some of the most common food allergens include eggs, milk, soy and wheat — and cooking without them can be tricky. Luckily, nuts and other healthy ingredients can save the day in many recipes. You can easily make vegan cream, cheese, nut milk, almond flour and loads of other substitutes from nuts, so even allergy sufferers like us can whip up something delicious. By the way, I found all these brilliant tips on the Ochutnej Ořech blog.
What we tried from Ochutnej Ořech
This time I ordered a handful of goodies from different categories on the Ochutnej Ořech eshop so you could see that the quality is consistently high across the entire range. I only wish you could taste them too! Here’s what I tried:
- JUMBO Roasted Salted Pistachios in shell: I wasn’t expecting the JUMBO pistachios to be quite that enormous. Every single one was absolutely delicious and they were easy to crack open.
- Natural unsulphured mango slices: Mango is my absolute favourite and I could eat it all day long. These natural slices are naturally sweet with no added sugar and unsulphured (great for allergy sufferers). I snack on them as a sweet treat, toss them into porridge or use them in baking.
- Caramel-coated almonds: Chocolate-covered nuts are one of my guilty pleasures, but I’ve especially fallen for the caramel variety — the flavour is absolutely heavenly. The almonds inside are large and taste amazing.
- Dried white mulberries, natural: Mulberries are classed as a superfood and have a delicate, sweet, honey-like flavour, so I love adding them to my breakfast porridge for natural sweetness. And when I fancy something sweet, I just munch on them as they are.
- Freeze-dried figs: If you’ve ever tried freeze-dried fruit, you know it’s incredible. It tastes like fresh fruit yet has a gorgeous crunch. What’s great is that the pack contains whole fig halves that aren’t crushed to bits, so they’re perfect for decorating desserts or cakes. I add freeze-dried figs to cheesecake cream and cake fillings when I don’t have fresh fruit on hand — though, honestly, I eat most of them straight from the bag.
Ochutnej Ořech review: experience and rating
I’d had a few bad experiences with other eshops — rancid, bitter nuts and even moth-infested bags on occasion — so I was on the hunt for a shop that delivers genuinely high-quality, great-tasting nuts. Then I found Ochutnej Ořech and haven’t shopped anywhere else since. So what’s my overall experience and rating?
Product range
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that alongside quality nuts, Ochutnej Ořech also stocks spices, coffee, gluten-free products, natural sweeteners, teas and far more healthy foods than you’d expect at first glance. Since I love baking, I also order chocolate, cocoa, ghee, nut flours and plenty of other speciality ingredients you won’t easily find in a regular supermarket (tracking down almond flour in a standard shop is no small feat). They’re constantly adding new products too, and there are even gift packs.
Shipping and packaging
Ochutnej Ořech offers a wide choice of delivery services, and orders over 1,500 CZK ship for free. The entire eshop is well-organised and placing an order is really straightforward. You can pay online, by bank transfer, or cash on delivery. The individual product packaging is beautifully designed — the items look premium yet you can still see what’s inside. My parcel arrived carefully packed to prevent any damage.
Product quality
As I mentioned, not every shop pays close attention to product quality. I can honestly say that in all the time I’ve been buying from Ochutnej Ořech, I’ve been more than satisfied. The nuts always arrive beautifully whole and large, the dried fruit is fresh and incredibly flavourful. Nothing has ever been over-dried or broken into pieces. That’s why I know I can rely on them when I need big, gorgeous almonds or other nuts for Christmas baking or cake decorations. Each product listing also includes information on where it’s sourced from and which recipes it’s best suited for.
Prices
When you’re looking to buy something like dried mango and you’re not familiar with individual eshops, price is usually the first thing you check. Ochutnej Ořech pleasantly surprised me here too — many of their products are actually cheaper than the competition. Plus, every product shows both the per-pack price and the per-kilo price, so you’ll probably go straight for the bigger bag because you can see the savings right away.
Loyalty programme
The cherry on top is their fantastic loyalty programme, which anyone can sign up for. As a registered customer you get lower prices on all products, so if you’re a nut fanatic like me and order regularly, you’ll save a significant amount of money. There’s also a special wholesale deal — you can register using your company ID number.
Advantages of the Ochutnej Ořech eshop
Even though my verdict is pretty clear by now, let’s sum up all the advantages of the Ochutnej Ořech eshop:
- Wide product range from a Czech importer,
- high-quality, fresh products,
- many products manufactured in-house,
- fast delivery,
- easy-to-navigate eshop,
- 100 CZK discount on your first order,
- loyalty programme packed with discounts and perks,
- free shipping on orders over 1,500 CZK,
- a healthy-eating blog full of recipes.
Cooking tips for food allergy sufferers
As I mentioned earlier, Ochutnej Ořech also runs a brilliant blog packed with recipes and fascinating articles on healthy eating. What excited me most as an allergy sufferer were the tips and recipes that are lactose-free or gluten-free. It had never occurred to me that I could make my own nut milk, nut butter or even homemade almond flour at home — products that cost a pretty penny in the shops. With quality nuts you can make all of these easily and cheaply at home, and their blog is full of wonderful recipes showing you how to cook and bake with these ingredients.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the benefits of joining the Ochutnej Ořech loyalty programme?
Every registered customer can shop at lower prices and earns loyalty discounts for repeat purchases. Registered members also receive the latest updates on sale items and upcoming promotions, such as free shipping offers. The loyalty programme is worthwhile for anyone who wants to save money and regularly buys nuts and healthy foods.
Where do Ochutnej Ořech products come from?
Ochutnej Ořech is one of the largest nut importers in Czechia and their products are sourced from all over the world. Individual nuts and dried fruits often include information about their country of origin. Many other products — such as chocolate-covered nuts and fruit — are produced and packaged in-house to ensure consistently high quality.
Where to order nuts online?
There are plenty of sellers of nuts, dried fruit and healthy foods on the Czech market. From my own experience, I recommend the Ochutnej Ořech eshop, where all products are fresh, top quality, and have always arrived in excellent condition. What’s more, buying larger packs automatically gives you a better per-kilo price.
